Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·10)
c9-19718Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. Ke2 Bf5 20. Nd2 Qxa5 21. Rh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bf5, then Nd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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